<2> The Grammarly Controversy: A Writer’s Quest for Consent
<3> The Rise of AI-Powered Editing Tools
<4> Grammarly, a popular writing assistant, has been at the center of a heated controversy in recent months. The company’s AI-powered editing tools have been accused of turning writers into ‘AI editors’ without their consent. At the forefront of this lawsuit is renowned journalist Julia Angwin, who is leading a class action lawsuit against Grammarly for violating her privacy and publicity rights.
<5> The Allegations Against Grammarly
According to Angwin, Grammarly’s AI-powered editing tools have been using her writing style and voice to create content without her permission. This has led to a significant erosion of her personal and professional identity, causing her to lose control over her work and reputation.
<6> The Impact on Writers
The use of AI-powered editing tools has raised concerns among writers about the ownership and control of their work. Many writers rely on these tools to help them with grammar, syntax, and style, but they may not be aware that their work is being used to train AI models.
<7> The Class Action Lawsuit
Angwin’s class action lawsuit against Grammarly seeks to address these concerns and hold